Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial steps most people take in their lifetime. Behind every successful property transaction is a legal process called conveyancing – the mechanism that ensures ownership is transferred correctly, securely and with full legal protection for both buyer and seller. Whether you are purchasing […]
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Family law is one of the most personal and emotionally significant areas of the legal system. It touches on our closest relationships, our children, our financial security, and our future. Whether you are experiencing a relationship breakdown, navigating co-parenting arrangements, or planning ahead with financial agreements, having the right guidance is essential. As part
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Visa cancellation is one of the most serious actions the Australian Government can take against a non-citizen. It can affect long-term residents, temporary visa holders, or even people who have lived in Australia for most of their lives. A cancellation not only removes a person’s lawful right to remain in the country, it can
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Grech v Biltar Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 636 (8 October 2025) Common sense would suggest that if a builder constructs a defective dwelling, they would immediately be stopped and required to fix those faults. But is that really how the system works in Victoria? The process is far less straightforward than most people assume.
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Intestacy and Family Provision under Victorian Law Most people assume their assets will automatically go to their partner or children. But under Victorian law, that’s not always the case, and the outcome can be very different from what you would have wanted. Dying without a will (called intestacy) can lead to unexpected consequences:
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We are proud to share that Harriet Warlow-Shill, Founder and Principal of Warlows Legal, has been appointed to the Building Appeals Board (BAB) in Victoria. This is a significant achievement for Harriet and an exciting milestone for our firm. With her extensive experience in construction law and dispute resolution, she will bring a
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Major Reform on the Horizon for Victoria’s Construction Industry Victoria’s construction industry is about to undergo one of its most significant overhauls in years. The State Government has introduced the Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 (Vic) (Bill) to Parliament – the first stage of long-awaited
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What Is the National Construction Code and why the freeze? The federal government has announced a pause on new residential changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) until 2029, aiming to cut red tape and give builders a more stable set of rules to work with. Only urgent safety or quality updates will
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AJN article raises alarm over free speech and visa bans: https://www.australianjewishnews.com/addressing-home-affairs-troubling-policy-of-blocking-israeli-visas/ The Australian Jewish News recently published an article raising serious concerns about the way Australia’s immigration policies are being applied to Israeli visitors. The article points to a troubling trend: pro-Israel voices are being shut out of Australia, while extremist voices are allowed
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For many families, their home is the single biggest investment of their lives. As Consumer Affairs Minister Nick Staikos noted in the second reading speech introducing the reforms, a home is “the foundation of their future,” which makes it essential that Victoria’s laws around domestic building contracts are “clear, effective and modernised” to protect
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